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Gov. Perdue Announces N.C. National Guard and AmeriCorps programs to participate in joint 9/11 service event in Burlington
RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that North Carolina AmeriCorps members and North Carolina National Guard armories have united in a service project to honor military families for the United We Serve’s National Day of Service and Remembrance on Sept. 11. The governor also signed a Sept. 11 proclamation to thank military men and women and applaud the state’s community service efforts during the campaign.
“Through this United We Serve project, North Carolina’s AmeriCorps members and National Guard have shown that it only takes a small effort to give something back to their communities,” Perdue said. “By serving — we honor those who lost their lives on 9/11, and we build strong families and strong communities all over North Carolina.”
The National Day of Service and Remembrance, sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service, is an effort to honor the victims of 9/11 and their families, as well as rekindle the spirit of service. The day also encourages others to join AmeriCorps or volunteer in their communities. This year’s theme is “Little Heroes Family Connection,” and members are collecting assembling and delivering packages that match the project’s mission.
These items include stamps, stationery, notebooks, cards, blank tapes, CD’s, DVD’s, disposable cameras, writing utensils, ink-stamps and other items to help children create a message for deployed parents or family members. The packages also will include a thank you note written by an AmeriCorps member to the child. The AmeriCorps members will deliver the Connection Packages to local National Guard Armories after the packages are assembled.
"Since September 11, over 15,000 N.C. Guardsmen have deployed around the world. Today there are nearly 4,200 Soldiers and Airmen serving the nation and the people of North Carolina on active duty,” said Maj. Gen. William E. Ingram Jr., adjutant general of the N.C. National Guard. “Numerous individuals and organizations have continued to support our men and women in uniform, truly making North Carolina the most military friendly state in the nation. By helping our littlest heroes connect with their Soldier or Airmen, they are directly helping the ones that protect the rest of us. I would like to express my deepest thanks to everyone who takes part in this effort."
“As advocates of public service, AmeriCorps members wish to recognize and give tribute to the soldiers and families who sacrifice so much for our nation,” said Rosanne Niforos, AmeriCorps member of N.C. Literacy Corps. “We hope to see that dedication to community and civic involvement renewed again this year as we honor and serve our troops abroad.”
Below is a list of N.C. National Guard Armories and the corresponding AmeriCorps programs in Burlington:
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AmeriCorps and Children Act Together (ACT): The program has partnered with local agencies for the drive, which runs Aug. 24-Sept. 11. ACT will donate items to the National Guard Armories in Alamance, Rockingham and Rowan counties. Please contact Program Director Katie Snow, 336-985-2676, for more information.
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N.C. Literacy Corps: Members will meet at the Burlington YMCA at 10 a.m. on Sept. 11 to organize and package their donated items.

Gov. Perdue Announces N.C. National Guard and AmeriCorps programs to participate in joint 9/11 service event in Burlington
RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that North Carolina AmeriCorps members and North Carolina National Guard armories have united in a service project to honor military families for the United We Serve’s National Day of Service and Remembrance on Sept. 11. The governor also signed a Sept. 11 proclamation to thank military men and women and applaud the state’s community service efforts during the campaign.
“Through this United We Serve project, North Carolina’s AmeriCorps members and National Guard have shown that it only takes a small effort to give something back to their communities,” Perdue said. “By serving — we honor those who lost their lives on 9/11, and we build strong families and strong communities all over North Carolina.”
The National Day of Service and Remembrance, sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service, is an effort to honor the victims of 9/11 and their families, as well as rekindle the spirit of service. The day also encourages others to join AmeriCorps or volunteer in their communities. This year’s theme is “Little Heroes Family Connection,” and members are collecting assembling and delivering packages that match the project’s mission.
These items include stamps, stationery, notebooks, cards, blank tapes, CD’s, DVD’s, disposable cameras, writing utensils, ink-stamps and other items to help children create a message for deployed parents or family members. The packages also will include a thank you note written by an AmeriCorps member to the child. The AmeriCorps members will deliver the Connection Packages to local National Guard Armories after the packages are assembled.
"Since September 11, over 15,000 N.C. Guardsmen have deployed around the world. Today there are nearly 4,200 Soldiers and Airmen serving the nation and the people of North Carolina on active duty,” said Maj. Gen. William E. Ingram Jr., adjutant general of the N.C. National Guard. “Numerous individuals and organizations have continued to support our men and women in uniform, truly making North Carolina the most military friendly state in the nation. By helping our littlest heroes connect with their Soldier or Airmen, they are directly helping the ones that protect the rest of us. I would like to express my deepest thanks to everyone who takes part in this effort."
“As advocates of public service, AmeriCorps members wish to recognize and give tribute to the soldiers and families who sacrifice so much for our nation,” said Rosanne Niforos, AmeriCorps member of N.C. Literacy Corps. “We hope to see that dedication to community and civic involvement renewed again this year as we honor and serve our troops abroad.”
Below is a list of N.C. National Guard Armories and the corresponding AmeriCorps programs in Burlington:

AmeriCorps and Children Act Together (ACT): The program has partnered with local agencies for the drive, which runs Aug. 24-Sept. 11. ACT will donate items to the National Guard Armories in Alamance, Rockingham and Rowan counties. Please contact Program Director Katie Snow, 336-985-2676, for more information.

N.C. Literacy Corps: Members will meet at the Burlington YMCA at 10 a.m. on Sept. 11 to organize and package their donated items.